“My brothers and I started a toffee company years ago out of tragedy,” says Jena Perez, co-owner of Mind Tricks, the cannabis-infused-toffee company. “Both parents were diagnosed with terminal illnesses, and in a desperate moment, we wanted to make some extra cash. We started selling my mom’s toffee recipe to a family friend and although [the company’s] had ups and downs, it took off in a way that we never would have imagined.”

Perez and Desiree Glade, the other Mind Tricks co-owner, got involved in the cannabis industry under interesting circumstances. Originally launching as a candy company called Sweetbricks in 2010, making gourmet edibles was never a part of the plan. Now, three months after deciding to collaborate with Jetty Extracts— a San Diego based organic cannabis extraction group—Sweetbricks has branched out to create a medicated line of toffee known as Mind Tricks.

The new line of ganja toffee has hit the ground running since their debut at Super Clinik’s grand opening on 4/20. And this Saturday, Mind Tricks returns to Super Clinik (with samples!) for Patient Appreciation Day.

“The grand opening of Super Clinik on 4/20 was the first time I’d ever stepped foot in a dispensary,” laughs Perez, as she recalls how fast Mind Tricks has taken off. “Collaborating with Jetty [Extracts] has been a match made in heaven… What sets us apart from other edible companies in the industry is that we’ve spent so much time making our toffee perfect as a non-medicated candy. Now that we’ve added this extra ingredient to it, it’s taken our product to the next level.”

In 2015 Sweetbricks placed second in the Artisan Toffee Awards by the International Chocolate Salon, giving them world recognition. “Making the best tasting toffee hasn’t been easy, but it’s our motivation and we’ve been through a lot to get here,” says Perez.

After the passing of her father in 2010, Perez looked to follow his passion by opening a small café in Downtown San Diego where she would serve coffee, food and her mother’s beloved toffee recipe. Finally finding something within her budget, Perez found a kitchen to produce all that was to be on the menu at her new café. Two weeks before the launch of her restaurant, however, an electrical fire erupted underneath the foundation of the building, causing everything to go up in flames. Perez says that she took the fire as a sign that she wasn’t supposed to go through with the café, and she moved up to Humboldt to take a break from Socal living.

The event will be held at the Super Clinik storefront: 2525 W. Birch St., Santa Ana, Ca. 92707. A cannabis recommendation will be required upon entrance.

With international accolades from renowned chocolate competitions, Mind Tricks has become a heavy hitter in the edible game. This Saturday Mind Tricks, along with 20 other vendors, will have a booth at Super Clinik for a Patient Appreciation Day celebration from 12 to 7 pm. “Getting involved with Jetty Extracts and the cannabis industry is a relatively new thing for us,” say Perez, “but it’s been the best decision we’ve ever made.”

The event will be held at the Super Clinik storefront: 2525 W. Birch St., Santa Ana, Ca. 92707. A cannabis recommendation will be required upon entrance.

Event Details

Extraxx is the only Expo and Conference dedicated to the production, processing, and science of marijuana extraction – how to make extracts and concentrates, the different production and extraction methods,

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Event Details

Extraxx is the only Expo and Conference dedicated to the production, processing, and science of marijuana extraction – how to make extracts and concentrates, the different production and extraction methods, post-extraction processing, including tips, traps, and lessons about cannabis extraction methods and technology.

Extraction is the journey of a plant into an essential oil and end product, and extracts are the FUTURE of marijuana! Join us at the event to find out about opportunities in this EXPLOSIVE market segment!
Oils, concentrates, food production, and manufacturing represent the fastest-growing and continually-evolving segments of the marijuana industry.

Plant extraction has created entirely new methods to consume and ingest cannabis, such as vaping oils, dabbing, or via cannabis tinctures, marijuana edibles, cannabis-infused products, transdermal patches, and topical (oils and cream) applications. There are so many different marijuana and CBD products available today, that all start with this same process: EXTRACTION!

FAQsAre there ID or minimum age requirements or restrictions at the event?
The Expo is a non-consumption, business-to-business, Conference dedicated to the processes and production of extraction (for making oils, food products, concentrates, and topicals). There is no display, sale, trade, or usage of marijuana or cannabis products permitted at the event. It’s not a fesival, folks, but 2-days of serious learning for anyone involved, or looking to get involved, in extractions. There is no age restriction, but again no usage of any kind will be permitted onsite.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Adjacent lots offer day parking at $20.

What can I bring into the event?
Yourself, minus any “product”. Also, any solicitations (flyers, handouts, business cards) must be organized through the conference. Contact us for information on this, we’ll help you get your message in the Expo bag. Via phone at 323-775-3322.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Contact: info@marijuanamedia.com or via phone at 323-775-3322

What’s the refund policy?
All tickets sold are final. We do not issue refunds or exchanges for any reason other than for the exception listed below. Sessions/content is subject to final program changes, and attendees will be updated via email and social (Twitter: @MarijuanaMedia).